Sam Carter/Amanda Tapping Discussion/Appreciation

[JenniferJF]

GUYS
Sciffy knows that interest is likely to fade during their bonehead greedy assed 6 month hiatus, so they're (in collusion wiht mgm) are stirring fans up. Which is likely precisely why these interviews were released and released in such a cold way.

Wait. Are you saying this is all the Network Executives faults? Silly monkeys. That, btw, is the first thing I've seen or heard in the last 48 hours which made complete sense... And makes most of the rest of it make sense, too.

[JanSam]

GUYS

first, it's enough that a good chunk of the atlantis fans and the torri/weir fans are having kittens, i do no need an implosion in here too. It's a holiday and the liquor stores are closed and it's too frakking cold to go out and get me more booze.

Ah poor Sky....here have the key to the drinks cabinet???

[minigeek]

GUYS

first, it's enough that a good chunk of the atlantis fans and the torri/weir fans are having kittens

Yes. And it's not helping that they're getting news suggesting to them they should be having kittens. That's really unfortunate. Especially considering this sort of conjecture is going to run rampant about the character migrations all on its own without any blatant assistance.

Let's leave what happens on other sites on other sites.

Unless it's a news article and it's about the Sam Carter character, in which case I'm going to want to discuss its content and/or its wording here. Can't help it. really. This is where I come to discuss Sam Carter at large. People look at me funny if I try and do it in the studio.

geek

PS-> Sky, I completely respect your position of moderation in this instance, which - believe it or not - is why I'm saying what I am. I undertstand where you're coming from, but I'd be less than me if I didn't voice my opinion this time.

[minigeek]

Wait. Are you saying this is all the Network Executives faults? Silly monkeys. That, btw, is the first thing I've seen or heard in the last 48 hours which made complete sense... And makes most of the rest of it make sense, too.

This has been a ticking time bomb waiting to explode for a few months now. The franchise is changing, largely because the money behind it is demanding that change, rightly or wrongly, and the producers have been scrambling to make those interested parties happy. To be frank, setting aside the major casting shake up for SG-1 in preparation for season nine, I'm a little surprised things continued to float along via the status quo (relatively speaking) for as long as they did after RDA left.

[JanSam]

Can't help it. really. This is where I come to discuss Sam Carter at large. People look at me funny if I try and do it in the studio.

geek

Is anyone else in the studio when your are umm...discussing Sam?

[Mandysg1]

People look at me funny if I try and do it in the studio.

geek

Well at least you moved into the studio....last time I heard you were on the streets

[minigeek]

Well at least you moved into the studio....last time I heard you were on the streets

No, no, that's me in the streets also. I like to get as diverse an audience as possible. Plus, if I wave my hands enough, sometimes people throw me money. And, you know, left over cheeseburgers...

[Skydiver]

It's inevitable that we discuss info from other sites. just as it's inevitable that we express our opinions on the reliability of that site. But those opinions sholdn't be the main topic.

In other words, saying 'well, you know, the last 3 stories they've written has been wrong' is one thing. debating it for 20 posts is another.

Just as saying 'the atlantis fans are having kittens' is one thing...going on and on and on about whether or not they should be having kittens is another.

Our topic needs to center around sam,not everyone else in the fandom.

What happens in the fandom is relevant in how it effects Sam. But it's not the topic

If any of this makes sense

[Gate gal]

I finally got a chance to catch up, and I'm not really going to comment on much. I loved what DH said about Amanda, and I love the idea of Amanda being a

Spoiler:

full bird.

I feel sorry for the SGA fans who are upset about all the changes. (I've been there with SG-1, and honestly if it weren't Amanda coming over I'd be upset, too.) I got to tell hubby and the kids the news today. My daughter was so excited that Amanda will be on SGA next year! My son and I were playing fuse ball when I told them the news, and daughter hugged me so tight that son almost made a goal on me. She was disappointed about Tori, but nothing could shadow her excitement that Sam would be around a little longer.

Now, Amanda, if you are lurking. Do not look outside of Samanda right now! Stay here where it is nice and safe. Don't torment yourself. You will blow them away with your brilliant abilities. Like DH says, any show with Amanda is Amanda's show. Your fans can't wait to see what Sam does next!

[Deejay435]

I have another bunch of fics to reccomend. Over on LJ there was a "loose endings/forgotten beginnings" ficathon. Because of my recent health stuff, I was never able to write my fic for that ficathon. But the stories have been released and many are really good.

And many are Sam-focused. Look for the one written for me, about how Mark reacts to the stargate becoming public. (A Billion Stars) I love the Sam and Mark interaction in this story.

http://community.livejournal.com/loose_ends_fic/

Also S/J shippers will like some of the stories there too. If anyone wants to post this in the ship thread, I only have time for this fly-by post tonight.

[Skydiver]

I too feel a lot of empathy for the Tori fans. Remember a year and a half ago and 'we don't know what to do with sam, we might put her on atlantis'

They're going through what we did.

I understand their feelings and it's no fun at all to be where they are. The one thing that gives me some hope...Amanda was very positive about the change. And i don't feel that it was a 'i'm gonna be in it, it'll be great' kind of positiveness. She has some idea the scope of the changes and she agrees with them and i trust her taste.

[Agent_Dark]

Remember a year and a half ago and 'we don't know what to do with sam, we might put her on atlantis'

Speaking of that, didn't Brad Wright say they've been wanting to do this crossover thing with Sam for a while now but they couldn't because SG-1 kept getting renewed. I have to wonder if the whole 'don't know what to do' thing came from them exploring the Atlantis options for Sam a year and half ago, not because they actually had nfi what to do with her character?

[minigeek]

It's difficult to reconcile changes like this before they happen because there are far more rumors and what-if scenarios flying around than there are actual facts. In the absence of a direct statement from the artists affected by the change(s), fans can only guestimate what the story behind the scenes may be. Who's ideas are driving which changes, etc. I feel for Torri's fans also, and for Paul's. But as many of Amanda's fans discovered in the last two years, sometimes jumping the gun on hysterical paranoia isn't the best course of action either. When you ultimately discover that things can (and do) change in terms of screen time, scheduling and story lines. Not to mention cross-over-casting. This close to the beginning of production for the new season of Atlantis, experience (and history) dictates that a little big of 'Zen' is likely key.

[Skydiver]

Speaking of that, didn't Brad Wright say they've been wanting to do this crossover thing with Sam for a while now but they couldn't because SG-1 kept getting renewed. I have to wonder if the whole 'don't know what to do' thing came from them exploring the Atlantis options for Sam a year and half ago, not because they actually had nfi what to do with her character?

it's very possible

[ann_sgcfan]

I too feel a lot of empathy for the Tori fans. Remember a year and a half ago and 'we don't know what to do with sam, we might put her on atlantis'

They're going through what we did.

I understand their feelings and it's no fun at all to be where they are. The one thing that gives me some hope...Amanda was very positive about the change. And i don't feel that it was a 'i'm gonna be in it, it'll be great' kind of positiveness. She has some idea the scope of the changes and she agrees with them and i trust her taste.

I do feel for them too, because we were them a two years ago. I don't want weir to get less screen time either! I do look forward to seeing Amanda on Atlantis, in the movies and in her new project! Her new project we should hear more about soon... I hope!